Instructional Coach

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Instructional Coach plays a critical role in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related Data Driven Instruction. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. The instructional coach serves as a member of the School Improvement Team.The instructional coach will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. The instructional coach is responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers.This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES:

• Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis
• Schedule and coordinate the Star Assessment
• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and varied assessments and data analysis.
• Build strong relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Assist teachers in developing schedules for student learning.
• Provide technical support to collaborative teams within buildings.
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources.
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
• Support teachers by helping with the ―strategic how of teaching -- share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times.
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.
• Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs.
• Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
• Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice.
• Provide job-embedded informal professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility.
• Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation.
• Attend summer training and planning sessions.
• Review lesson plans and provide feedback.
• Check grades and assignments and provide feedback.
• Assist in planning math and literacy night events.

Note: This is not all inclusive, other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified in any specific teaching area.

• Minimum 5 years experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
• Demonstrated teacher leadership and flexibility.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.
• Expertise with the Star Assessment.
• Expertise or willingness to develop in ST Math and IXL.
• Knowledgeable with various curricula..
• Strong data analysis skills
• Commitment to school’s faith-based mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60623: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person